n-Decane, 99+%

Product Code. 11367428

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 031209.22

Description

CAS: 124-18-5 | C10H22 | 142.286 g/mol

n-Decane is used as a solvent as well as an internal standard in the GC analysis of oxalic, malonic and succinic acids. It is used in paint manufacture as a hydrocarbon solvent and for wood stains and varnishes as a varnish solvent. It is an active component of automotive fuels viz. gasoline (petrol).

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 124-18-5
• Molecular Formula: C10H22
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 142.286
• MDL Number: MFCD00008954
• InChI Key: DIOQZVSQGTUSAI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: n-decane, nonane, methyl, decyl hydride, unii-nk85062oiy, ccris 653, hsdb 63, dsstox_cid_4913, decane, analytical standard, dsstox_rid_77577, dsstox_gsid_24913
• PubChem CID: 15600
• ChEBI: CHEBI:41808
• IUPAC Name: decane
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCC

• Melting Point: -30°C
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 0.730 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 172°C to 174°C
• Flash Point: 46°C (115°F)
• Assay Percent Range: >99%
• Odor: Petrol-like
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₈CH₃
• Refractive Index: 1.4115
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN2247
• Beilstein: 1696981
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ethanol and ether. Slightly miscible with carbon tetrachloride. Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 142.29
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: n-Decane

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• n-Decane

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Aspiration toxicity Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
• EUH066-Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Decane

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only